Below Average
#4030 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 28 Wright Brothers
Elementary School · New York City Geographic District # 6 · New York, NY
A New York City Geographic District # 6 elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
475 W 155TH ST, New York, NY 10032
- Math 14% proficient (2022)
- Reading 24% proficient (2022)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at PS 28 Wright Brothers score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 19% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where PS 28 Wright Brothers sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 94Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 89Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,049/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,588
Median home value
$545,500
Median rent
$1,546/mo
College educated
39.8%
Homeownership
8.3%
Poverty rate
20.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10032; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS 4 Duke EllingtonEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 450 | Compare → |
| Ps/is 210 21st Century AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 423 | Compare → |
| PS 46 Arthur TappanEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 371 | Compare → |
| PS 153 Adam Clayton PowellEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 389 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
New York City Geographic District # 6
- Schools in district
- 45
- Rank in district
- #42 of 45
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
PS 28 Wright Brothers is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 6; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About PS 28 Wright Brothers
PS 28 Wright Brothers is a public elementary school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 6, serving approximately 388 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,030 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about PS 28 Wright Brothers
What grades does PS 28 Wright Brothers serve?
PS 28 Wright Brothers serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 28 Wright Brothers?
PS 28 Wright Brothers has an enrollment of approximately 388 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 28 Wright Brothers?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 28 Wright Brothers is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 28 Wright Brothers rank in NY?
PS 28 Wright Brothers ranks #4,030 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 28 Wright Brothers's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 28 Wright Brothers has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at PS 28 Wright Brothers?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 28 Wright Brothers has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 28 Wright Brothers a charter school?
No, PS 28 Wright Brothers is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 28 Wright Brothers a Title I school?
No, PS 28 Wright Brothers is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 28 Wright Brothers?
92.3% of students at PS 28 Wright Brothers qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 388
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.3%
- Phone
- (212) 690-3014
- Area population (ZIP 10032)
- 55,579
- Area average commute
- 39.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10032; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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